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Recent Examples of nontoxic
Our top nontoxic utensil picks More difficult is choosing a material to commit to.
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Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
These pivotal memories of Clark and Floyd’s buddy romance amount to another darkly comic portrait of a nontoxic male friendship — complete with nontraditional definitions of manhood that place meaningful friendships over monolithic strength — all built on a foundation of lies and insecurities.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
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Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
These pivotal memories of Clark and Floyd’s buddy romance amount to another darkly comic portrait of a nontoxic male friendship — complete with nontraditional definitions of manhood that place meaningful friendships over monolithic strength — all built on a foundation of lies and insecurities.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontoxic
Adjective
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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.—
Charles Passy,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2020
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This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.—
David Shultz,
Science | AAAS,
8 Aug. 2019
Adjective
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Its top brands, including Capri Sun, Oscar Mayer and Kraft Mac & Cheese, have struggled as consumers have sought fresher and more nutritious options to feed and hydrate their families.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Both chia seed pudding and overnight oats are quick, nutritious breakfast options.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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These crunchy snacks aren’t inherently unhealthy, but rather offer little nutritional value.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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No, on Thursday night, the NFL gave us something even more spiritually nourishing.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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One-on-one time is especially nourishing right now, so prioritize it.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It is treated similar to sanitary waste.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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For livestock, this would include potable water, sanitary living conditions and access to a windbreak such as a building or tree line.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not to mention, prepping skin with a brush instead of hands can be more hygienic and gentler on the skin barrier.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Not only is the presentation of these mini desserts adorable, but personal portions are also more hygienic and easier for the host to serve.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Soap and water work best, or an antiseptic wipe.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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When performing a cesarean delivery outside of an operating room, there is no sterile field preparation or surgical draping; antiseptic solution may simply be poured on the abdomen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the first battle of what could be many, Yesavage came out clean.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But there’s ephemera in the spiritual sense of craft—the spare remarks and objects that constitute the overflow cut for cleaner syntax or word count.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontoxic. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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